Free Thanksgiving Bagpipe Concert!

Celtic Bagpipes Thanksgiving Celebration

with John Allan McLean

Our Newest Music Together Teacher!

Sunday November 25th- 11:00am

FREE! Bring the whole family! 

All ages welcome!

Put on your singing shoes and dancing smile and get in the spirit of the holidays at the Dragonfly DuLou courtyard! World’s premier rock bagpipe instrumentalist, John McLean Allan, will be performing a unique Celtic bagpipe show that your kids will love! As a songwriter and performer, John has released 4 CDs, toured Europe and the USA, and has been heard on over 100 radio stations all over the world!

Holiday Music Together!

MUSIC TOGETHER®

3 Week Holiday Interim

November 26th- December 15th

featuring Family Favorites 1 with John, Shelia & Sarah!

MUSIC TOGETHER is a playful, nonperformance-oriented learning environment that supports all learning styles, where children are given the freedom to respond in their own way, at their own pace, and developmental level. With the support of their parents or primary caregivers, babies, toddlers and preschoolers flourish musically in this nurturing environment!

All classes are 45 minutes long.

Materials now included in tuition! All families that register will be provided with a Family Favorites 1 CD to enjoy at home at no additional charge!

Registration Begins Monday October 22nd!

Holiday 2012 Schedule:

Mondays with John McLean Allan
9:30 – 10:15 AM
10:30 – 11:15 AM

Tuesdays with Sarah Reynolds
9:30 – 10:15 AM
10:30 – 11:15 AM

Wednesdays 
9:30 – 10:15 AM with Sheila Geiger
10:30 – 11:15 AM with Sheila Geiger
4:00 – 4:45 AM with Sarah Reynolds

Thursdays with Sheila Geiger 
9:30 – 10:15 AM

Saturdays
8:30 – 9:15 AM with Sarah Reynolds
9:30 – 10:15 AM with Sarah Reynolds
10:30 – 11:15 AM with Sheila Geiger

New and Returning Students $75
Siblings $55
Siblings under 9 mos. FREE!

Enrolled Families can do additional drop in classes at $25 per class!!

Register at info@dragonflydulou.com Or call 323.665.8448

Two Doulas Birth
5 Week Childbirth Preparation Class
With Becca Gordon and Leah Miller

July 12th – August 9th
Thursdays 6:30-9 pm

This 5 week workshop will prepare you and your partner for your baby’s birthday. Whether you plan on delivering in a hospital, at a birth center or at home, with or without pain medication, knowledge of the birth process and skills to cope with challenges of labor will empower you  and your partner to make informed decisions that best suit your family.

Topics covered in this workshop include:

• Anatomy and Physiology of Childbirth
• Coping Skills for the challenges of Labor (breath, movement, meditation, massage & more)
• Hospital Interventions and Pain Meds discussed without bias or judgment
• Birth Plans (and how to throw them out the window when things go awry)
• The Basics of Breastfeeding and Newborn Baby Care
• Post-Partum Recovery

Approach your baby’s birth with a positive attitude, a warm heart and an open mind. Call Leah at (323) 434-1943 or email twodoulasbirth@gmail.com to register and/or to get more information.

$300 per couple

Leah Miller and Becca Gordon are both certified childbirth educators, labor doulas and prenatal yoga teachers. Beyond these similarities in practice, they share an unprecedented passion for birth. They are thrilled to come together to offer this informative and fun workshop on the East Side. For more information about their backgrounds and experience, please check out their websites at www.puramama.com (Becca) and www.yogabodyworker.com (Leah).

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Music Together Summer 2012!

MUSIC TOGETHER is a playful, nonperformance-oriented learning environment that supports all learning styles, where children are given the freedom to respond in their own way, at their own pace, and developmental level. With the support of their parents or primary caregivers, babies, toddlers and preschoolers flourish musically in this nurturing environment!

All classes are 45 minutes long and tuition includes two CD’s, a Songbook, and a parent guide for new families!

Priority Registration Begins: May 14th

Open Registration Begins: May 28th

Free Demos:

Tuesday June 5th, 11:30am
Sunday June 10th, 10:30am

Call now to reserve your demo space!(Free demos are for families who have not been previously enrolled in Music Together at Dragonfly DuLou)

Summer 2012 Schedule:

Mondays with Ellen Kennedy
9:30 – 10:15 AM
9:30 – 10:15 AM
3:30 – 4:15 PM

Tuesdays with Sarah Reynolds
9:30 – 10:15 AM 
10:30 – 11:15 AM

Wednesdays 
9:00 – 9:45 AM with Ellen Kennedy 
10:00 – 10:45 AM with Ellen Kennedy 
11:00 – 11:45 AM with Ellen Kennedy 
4:00 – 4:45 PM with Sarah Reynolds

Thursdays 
9:30 – 10:15 AM with Sheila Geiger

Saturdays
8:30 – 9:15 AM with Sarah Reynolds 
9:30 – 10:15 AM with Sarah Reynolds 
10:30 – 11:15 AM with Sheila Geiger 
11:30 – 12:15 PM with Sheila Geiger 

New students $180
Returning students $165
Siblings $115
Siblings under 9 mos. FREE!

Class size is limited. Call for more details!

Free Family Concert- Ellen & Matt!

Sunday, March 25th

11 am

All Ages Welcome! Rain or Shine!

It’s been a while since their last album (5 years to be exact!) But Ellen & Matt are back with a brand new CD,
It’s Love, and are raring to share their new tunes with the families at Dragonfly DuLou!

Join them for a Sunday morning acoustic boogie sesh, guaranteed to make you sing, smile, and shake it!

Here’s what E & M have to say about their new album:

“The biggest challenge with writing the new CD was, simply, finding the time. Between school, work, sports, homework, diner time, laundry, and everything else, when it came to writing together, we really had to draw from what we know….which is exactly those things, those day-to-day experiences that make up a family.” -Ellen

“We always aim to write songs that the parents will like, but that their kids can relate to. So we tap into our influences like the super hits of the 60’s and 70’s and infusing the do it yourself esthetics and attitude of 80’s & 90’s punk and indie rock. We’ve discovered through our experience that music can really bring families together.”- Matt

Spring Music Together

10 Week Spring Semester

April 9th – June 16th

featuring the Triangle Collection
with Ellen, Sheila & Sarah!

Spring is just around the corner, so what better way to celebrate than with a Spring Semester of Music Together!

MUSIC TOGETHER is a playful, nonperformance- oriented learning environment that supports all learning styles, where children are given the freedom to respond in their own way, at their own pace, and developmental level. With the support of their parents or primary caregivers, babies, toddlers, and preschoolers flourish musically in this nurturing environment! All classes are 45 minutes long and tuition includes two CD’s, a songbook, and a parent DVD guide for new families!

Priority Registration Has Begun!

Open Registration: Begins March 5th

Free Demo: Thursday, March 1st 10:30am

Please call to reserve your space. New Families attending demo will have the opportunity to sign up, on that day only, prior to open registration which begins March 5th!

For full class schedule please visit our website: www.dragonflydulou.com or call us at 323.665.8448.

Free Family Concert- Laura Veirs and the Tumble Bees!

Mark your calendars!

Live in the DDL courtyard…..

Laura Veirs and the Tumble Bees

in Concert

Sunday February 26th, 2:00pm

Admission is free!

Rain or shine – in the case of rain an acoustic show will take place in our indoor studio

Join acclaimed singer-songwriter Laura Veirs and her great band The Tumble Bees as they plays songs off her debut family music album Tumble Bee.

This great free show will feature colorful costumes, an interactive performance style, and fun for children of all ages. Don’t miss it!

Here's a sneak peak of Laura's music:

“Most new parents are a bit lost when faced with the dilemma of weeding out the good children’s music from the bad. For musician couples, like singer/songwriter Laura Viers and her producer/husband Tucker Martine, the solution is simple; make your own. On Tumble Bee, Viers and Martine, along with special guests Béla Fleck, Basia Bulat, Colin Meloy (the Decemberists), and Jim James (My Morning Jacket), explore some of the genre’s oldest tunes, including work songs (“Jump Down Spin Around”), Civil War tunes (“Soldier’s Joy”), and even a calypso (“Jamaica Farewell”). Each cut is tastefully arranged and never cloying, and Viers’ simple, honest delivery helps to keep the mood fun, yet stable and sweet, without the inevitable sugar rush.” – All Music

“Laura’s folk songs for children prove that the best children’s music never gets old.” – singer/songwriter Sufjan Stevens

“Tumble Bee is a welcome addition to contemporary children’s music, not only because it’s sufficiently involving to appeal to adults, but also because it further demonstrates that songs for kids don’t have to be cloying or sanitized.” – Pitchfork

For more info about this terrific artist visit: lauraveirs.com

Need something fun for your little ones?

Get them in our Ballet for Kids!
Late Signups and Drop Ins Welcome!

10 Week Session
Tuesdays, January 17th- March 20th

Tutu Tots (ages 2-3)

A playful beginners class that introduces the fundamentals of ballet while encouraging creativity in motion. Through creative imagery and improvisation, little dancers acquire basic technique and learn how to use motor skills for creative expression. This fun-time class is a great introduction to the structure of dance class and helps build a foundation for dance appreciation!

Baby Ballerinas (ages 3-4)

Imagination at play invites little dancers with experience to deepen their love of ballet and movement! Each week, storytelling and creative movement are used to take the class on a different dance adventure. Be it a princess’ fanciful kingdom or rock star’s glittery stage, your child will further develop their motor-skills, strengthen classroom focus, build ballet technique and have a whole-lotta fun!

Pre-Ballet (ages 5-6)

A creative space for introducing proper ballet fundamentals, technique, and vocabulary. Dancers are encourages to build creativity in motion by incorporating an array of movement and dance combinations into their routines. This fun class builds on basic technique, strengthens focus in the dance studio, and nourishes children’s expression through ballet and creative movement.
Requires (at least) 1 year movement experience.

10-Week Winter 2012 Session
January 17th – March 20th

Tuesdays:

2:45 – 3:30 pm Tutu Tots (ages 2-3)

3:30 – 4:15 pm Baby Ballerinas (ages 3-4)

4:15 – 5:00 pm Pre-Ballet (ages 5-6)

Classes are taught by Michelle Hanley.
For Michelle’s’s full bio, click here.

For registration and pricing please contact Michelle at Mocean Movement: (213) 840-5364 or moceanmovement@yahoo.com. Or show up for class and sign up directly!

Mark your Calendars!

Free Concert!

Laura Veirs and the Tumble Bees

Sunday February 26th, 2:00pm

Admission is free!

Rain or shine – in the case of rain an acoustic show will take place in our indoor studio

Join acclaimed singer-songwriter Laura Veirs and her great band The Tumble Bees as they plays songs off her debut family music album Tumble Bee. This great free show will feature colorful costumes, an interactive performance style, and fun for children of all ages. Don’t miss it! Here's a sneak peak of Laura and the Tumble Bees debut CD:

“Most new parents are a bit lost when faced with the dilemma of weeding out the good children’s music from the bad. For musician couples, like singer/songwriter Laura Viers and her producer/husband Tucker Martine, the solution is simple; make your own. On Tumble Bee, Viers and Martine, along with special guests Béla Fleck, Basia Bulat, Colin Meloy (the Decemberists), and Jim James (My Morning Jacket), explore some of the genre’s oldest tunes, including work songs (“Jump Down Spin Around”), Civil War tunes (“Soldier’s Joy”), and even a calypso (“Jamaica Farewell”). Each cut is tastefully arranged and never cloying, and Viers’ simple, honest delivery helps to keep the mood fun, yet stable and sweet, without the inevitable sugar rush.” – All Music

“Laura’s folk songs for children prove that the best children’s music never gets old.” – singer/songwriter Sufjan Stevens

“Tumble Bee is a welcome addition to contemporary children’s music, not only because it’s sufficiently involving to appeal to adults, but also because it further demonstrates that songs for kids don’t have to be cloying or sanitized.” – Pitchfork

For more info about this terrific artist visit: lauraveirs.com

CPR and First Aid Workshop!

Workshop for Parents and Care Providers

Join other parents, nannies and caregivers as we learn the newest (and easiest) guidelines for life-saving skills. Course includes: CPR, managing common household injuries, airway obstruction & accidents.

Offered by Richard Pass RN, BS
“Save A Little Life,” Inc.

Richard’s experience includes many years as a clinical practitioner in clinical care areas, including large ER departments. Save a Little Life began when Richard decided to take a simple yet quality educational program to the community.

Upcoming Classes:

Monday, January 16, 2011
6:30- 9:30pm

$70 single, $125 couple, $175 trio, $230 group of 4
Class size limited…sign-up now!!!

Sign up directly with teacher Richard Pass
at passr@earthlink.net or by phone at 818-344-1442

Adults only. Babies may be a distraction for this important class
Please note there are no refunds for this class. With a 48 hour notice, reservations may be rolled into following session.

Winter Session Filling Up, Sign up Today!!

Winter Semester 2012
January 9th – March 17th

featuring the Bells Collection with Ellen, Sheila & Sarah!

MUSIC TOGETHER® is a playful, nonperformance-oriented learning environment that supports all learning styles, where children are given the freedom to respond in their own way, at their own pace, and developmental level. With the support of their parents or primary caregivers, babies, toddlers and preschoolers flourish musically in this nurturing environment!

All classes are 45 minutes long and tuition includes two CD’s, a Songbook, and a parent guide for new families!

Free Demo with all three teachers!
Saturday January 7th, 10:30am – FULL

(Free demo is for families who have not been previously enrolled in Music Together at Dragonfly DuLou)

Registration: Has Begun!

Winter 2012 Schedule:

Mondays with Ellen Kennedy
9:30 – 10:15 AM (TODDLER 2+) 4 spaces
3:30 – 4:15 PM

Tuesdays with Ellen Kennedy
9:30 – 10:15 AM
10:30 – 11:15 AM

Wednesdays
9:00 – 9:45 AM with Ellen Kennedy (TODDLER 2+)
10:00 – 10:45 AM with Ellen Kennedy FULL
11:00 – 11:45 AM with Ellen Kennedy
4:00 – 4:45 PM with Sarah Reynolds (TODDLER 2+)

Thursdays
9:30 – 10:15 AM with Sheila Geiger

Saturdays
8:30 – 9:15 AM with Sarah Reynolds FULL
9:30 – 10:15 AM with Sarah Reynolds FULL
10:30 – 11:15 AM with Sheila Geiger (TODDLER 2+)
11:30 – 12:15 PM with Sheila Geiger

New students $220
Returning students $205
Siblings $145
Siblings under 9 mos. FREE!

Class size is limited. Call for more details!

MISS A CLASS? Come to any of the other 14 scheduled
Music Together classes!

Register at info@dragonflydulou.com Or call 323.665.8448